Need a starter for my 1953 Series 62 (12v)
You have a number of choices:
The most expensive (but I've always found excellent quality) is to call USA Parts http://usapartssupply.com/ & order a rebuilt unit. After you send them your old one for the core refund, it'll probably end up costing $200+. The less expensive way, but you'll be without your car for few weeks, is sending the starter off to a rebuilder like Ferris Auto in North Bay 705-474-4560 (haven't dealt with anyone in US). Typically $100 - 150. Or what I've done, if the windings aren't fried, is pick up a rebuild kit or two (brushes/springs, bearings/bushings) while at Carlisle or one of the other auto flea markets and and rebuild it myself ... it's not difficult. It may only need a good cleaning. Usually < $50. The same method can be used for the solenoid. The rebuild kits are still readily available & about $15. "Robin Banks" > wrote in message ... > Anyone happen to have a working starter for my '53 Series 62 sedan? > (All Caddies are 12v from '53 on, BTW.) > > Links to cheap/quality rebuiders would be helpful as well. (In Michigan a > bonus!) The guys around here just look at mine and say "no". Dunno why... a > starter should be a starter, right? > > Getting a little tired of just looking at it... and the driving season is > going to be over before long! I love my Edsel, but you can't beat the Caddie > on long trips. (Or when there's lots of stuff to pack in that cavernous trunk > of hers!) > > Thanks for any help. > > > ~~R.Banks |
If all else fails, contact Bruce Berghoff (check the ads in "The
Self-Starter" for contact information; I assume you're a member of the Cadillac-LaSalle Club). He has all manner of contacts as well as parts, and he's extremely knowledgeable. |
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